United Kingdom (UK) stories - Page 16

A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.

A SecurityScorecard report reveals 97% of the UK's FTSE 100 firms faced third-party breaches last year, stressing urgent supply chain cybersecurity enhancements.

Edenred Payment Solutions has named Rehana Mitha, an expert in cloud-based payment solutions as it snew Managing Director.

Surge in global deepfake incidents sees UK among the most-targeted nations as Sumsub reports a 245% annual rise, with elections exacerbating the issue.

Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.

A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.

Wildstone is set to break into Australia's $1.07 billion OOH advertising market, appointing industry veteran Noel Cook to lead the expansion drive.

Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.

Australia's Smart Energy partners with UK-based GivEnergy to bring advanced battery and energy storage solutions to Australian households, promoting sustainability.

Yours Clothing, the UK’s leading plus-size fashion retailer, partners with Brave Bison to drive domestic and international growth through advanced performance marketing.

UK business investments surged by 6.1% in 2023. Jumar's CDIO Chris Weston advises that aligning tech investments with strategic goals is key to future-proof growth.

Australia has entered the top ten origins for phishing attacks, with a 479.3% rise in hosted phishing content and losses amounting to AUD $26.1 million.

PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US e-commerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.

Quadient’s partnership with KeyNest enhances the UK's key exchange network by integrating smart locker technology, simplifying secure key transfers for property professionals and hosts.

Millennials and men, particularly those aged 35-44, are most frequently targeted by financial fraud, reveals an Arbuthnot Latham survey.

Six years post-GDPR, many businesses still grapple with compliance. Andy Baillie of Semarchy proposes six MDM solutions to address ongoing data management challenges.

Vita Health Group partners with Zellis to streamline HR operations, enhance employee experience, and support growth with advanced digital tools and data-driven insights.

Integrity360 partners with Armis to strengthen cybersecurity across Europe, enhancing digital asset visibility and threat management for multiple sectors.

New research by Scalable Software reveals employees in the US and UK lose almost four hours weekly due to IT challenges in hybrid work environments.

TechnologyOne's financial results for HY24 show a 16% revenue rise to AUD $244.8M, driven by strong SaaS growth and UK market gains.